Thus, the model has m + n - 1 independent constraint equations, which means that the starting basic solution consists of m + n - 1 basic variables. Thus, in Example 5.3-1, the starting solution has 3 + 4 - 1 = 6 basic variables.
Thus, the model has m + n - 1 independent constraint equations, which means that the starting basic solution consists of m + n - 1 basic variables. Thus, in Example 5.3-1, the starting solution has 3 + 4 - 1 = 6 basic variables.